Trials Pilot

Recruitment by SkyChaser, on behalf of 2Excel

2Excel - Trials Pilot

This is no ordinary pilot role. We are looking for independent thinkers that can plan, execute, and deliver flight trials for 2Excel’s clients. Our clients are at the cutting edge of commercial and military Capability and Development and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with leaders from industry. You will need to gain an understanding of our clients’ unique challenges and requirements, delivering innovative test and evaluation solutions that exceed their expectations. 

Operating across the UK and occasionally Europe, you will plan, lead, and execute flight trials for 2Excel’s clients on our fleet of B200 and PA31 aircraft, typically flying single pilot. The flying is hugely rewarding but challenging and your flying skills will need to be world-class. 

In return, you can expect a great lifestyle and benefits package. Mainly operating from Humberside and occasionally other locations, Monday to Friday is the norm and weekend flying is rare. Remote working when not flying is also supported. 

This role will particularly suit pilots with a military background, although we welcome applications from all high calibre pilots with the competence and passion to deliver at the cutting edge of industry. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! 

Mandatory experience 

In addition to the requirements below, please have your licence, medical, logbook and passport ready before applying. 

• Valid UK CAA CPL/ATPL. 

• Current instrument rating. 

• 1500 total flying hours. 

• 750 hours Pilot in Command. 

• 100 hours instrument flying. 

• 100 hours night flying. 

• Current UK CAA Class 1 Medical (or ability to obtain by starting date). 

• ELP Level 6. 

• British citizen. 

• Current passport with unrestricted ability to travel worldwide. 

• Valid UK driver’s licence. 

• Ability to hold and maintain security clearance at Developed Vetting (DV) level. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#developed-vetting-dv 

• No disqualifying convictions. You can find a list of disqualifying convictions at: https://www.caa.co.uk/Commercial-Industry/Security/Regulation/Disqualifying-convictions/ 

Desirable experience

• Current MEP and/or B200/350 rating. 

• Knowledge of flight trial philosophies and best practice. 

• Previous association with the UK Armed Forces, or Armed Forces service provider. 

• Risk and safety management experience. 

• Experience in project management, or similar support function experience within a fast-paced and rapidly changing aviation environment. 

Salary and Benefits 

• Up to £75,000 in year one. 

• Generous holiday allowance. 

• Private health care. 

• Pension provision. 

• You will become an Employee Owner as part of our Employee Ownership Trust. 

Note: We are unable to accept applications if you have previously applied for this role with either 2Excel or SkyChaser within the last 6 months. 

Note: Candidates may be required to undergo an evaluation of their flying ability during the recruitment process. 

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.